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incentive for patrons
July 2, 2016 at 11:54 am
Passing this on as I think it would be a great idea to get more patrons.
How about for those who become patrons, they get to pick out their own color username? The exception to that being it can't be a color that is already in use by staff, retired staff or donators through PayPal since those are dedicated colors.
Maybe select five colors that aren't hard on the eyes and let a patron pick from one of those?
And if you dont like that idea because you don't want that many colors out there, perhaps a poll with x number of colors and the most popular color voted on within say, two weeks, wins. Any patrons would then get their username in that color.
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RE: incentive for patrons
July 2, 2016 at 12:06 pm
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I don't like the idea of too many colors. One color for patrons if not into badass purple, fine. Having all these different colors just seems unnecessary and frankly off putting. Maybe I just woke up in a bad mood.
Ok. Signing up for the patreon thingy. I'm fine with purple, if I get it. I have a purple stapler and a purple sock (yes one, lost its partner).
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RE: incentive for patrons
July 2, 2016 at 12:07 pm
is santorum a specific color ?
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RE: incentive for patrons
July 2, 2016 at 12:12 pm
More of a mixture, I'd say.
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RE: incentive for patrons
July 2, 2016 at 12:33 pm
(July 2, 2016 at 12:06 pm)Mamacita Wrote: I don't like the idea of too many colors. One color for patrons if not into badass purple, fine. Having all these different colors just seems unnecessary and frankly off putting. Maybe I just woke up in a bad mood.
Ok. Signing up for the patreon thingy. I'm fine with purple, if I get it. I have a purple stapler and a purple sock (yes one, lost its partner).
That is why I put in the second suggestion of doing a poll and letting the most popular color win. While I like purple, I'm not overly fond of the shade of purple that is currently in use for donators. Besides, to distinguish the difference between donators and patrons, I think, would be a nice idea.
Additionally, limiting the colors to a choice of just five pre-selected colors, chosen by staff, would still give staff the ability to put limitations on colors so the place doesn't look out of control.
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RE: incentive for patrons
July 2, 2016 at 12:34 pm
(July 2, 2016 at 12:07 pm)vorlon13 Wrote: is santorum a specific color ?
Is that even a color? If we're talking Santorum from Pennsylvania, then I would have to say puke green....
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RE: incentive for patrons
July 2, 2016 at 12:39 pm
Soliciting donations by offering site favors? For shame. hehehe
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RE: incentive for patrons
July 2, 2016 at 12:39 pm
That might be a perk that some desire, but the number of colors we have now is confusing enough to noobies.
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RE: incentive for patrons
July 2, 2016 at 12:44 pm
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If you go to the bottom of the main page (logged in, of course), there is a description of what all the current colors are. It's right down there with how many people are currently online among other stats. I think newbs can handle scrolling down to look. Besides, if they ask, what better way to introduce them to the whole patron thing?
Newbie: "Hey... how did you get that nifty color?"
"I'm a patron"
Newbie: "what's a patron?"
"someone who is a financial contributor to help the forum out"
Newbie: "Really? How much does that cost?"
"You can give as little as fifty cents per month, if you'd like. And you can stop or suspend it at any time. It's really convenient and a nice way to help maintain the forums. Plus you get to pick out an awesome new color for your username."
Newbie: "Awesome! Got a link? I'd like to sign up!"
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RE: incentive for patrons
July 2, 2016 at 12:48 pm
What about a symbol? Like the little gold angel thingy that I only associate with donators (just cause I haven't seen it else where).
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